Vi Subversa

Frances Sokolov (20 June 1935 – 19 February 2016),[1] better known by her stage name Vi Subversa, was a British singer and guitarist. She was a member of the anarcho-punk band Poison Girls.[2] She was born in London, England.

Vi Subversa
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Background information
Born(1935-06-20)20 June 1935
London, England
Died19 February 2016(2016-02-19) (aged 80)
London, England
GenresAnarcho punk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1975–2016
LabelsCrass, XNTrix
Associated actsPoison Girls

Subversa died of cancer at her home in London on 19 February 2016. She was aged 80.

References

  1. Ged Babey (20 February 2016). "Vi Subversa: 20th June 1935 – 19th February 2016: Flesh and blood is what we are". LouderThanWar. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. Raha, Maria. Cinderella's big score: women of the punk and indie underground[dead link]. Seal Press, 2005.